A LIST of the stores and restaurants open on Memorial Day has been revealed, after Costco confirmed it would be closed for the day. With multiple retailers closing their doors to the public very soon, it is crucial you know where you will have left to turn.Alamy Memorial Day is right around the corner, and it’s one of the most solemn days in the calendarGetty Images Memorial Day is right around the corner, and it’s one of the most solemn days in the calendar.The moment is taken to commemorate those who served our country.The US Sun revealed that one of the biggest names in US retail, Costco, will not be open on Monday, May 26.This is not unusual for the store, as it normally closes on major holidays such as July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This could cause chaos for the industry, as other big names become too busy taking in al the excess shoppers. But some experts aren’t too worried.Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek: “Costco closing on Memorial Day will have little impact as shoppers generally make their purchases prior to the closing so they can prepare.” Costco has been a strong proponent of keeping their integrity, whether it be with the culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as supporting holidays the current administration may not support. “Costco has seen a considerable tick-up in sales after their rebuke of what was deemed an overstep, and customers have supported them with their pocketbooks.”Drew Powers, the founder of Illinois-based Powers Financial Group, added: “Many companies close on federal holidays, although retail has not always followed suit. “Memorial Day is a federal holiday, it’s a patriotic holiday, and it’s the unofficial start of the backyard grilling season. “I am glad Costco has made the move to allow their employees the day off to celebrate and remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.”

WHAT IS OPEN ON MEMORAIL DAY? Shoppers will be able to breathe a certain sigh of relief with the knowledge that there are plenty of alternatives, even if some services will be frozen. Both Target and Walmart will be open on Memorial Day, as will others like Dollar General Dollar Tree and Walgreens.However, some pharmacies may be running limited hours or services, so it is important to check with your local branch beforehand. Most fast food restaurants will also be open for Memorial Day. Stores open with regular hours on Memorial Day Best Buy Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops CVS Dollar General Dollar Tree Home Depot Home Goods Homesense Kroger’s family of stores Macy’s Marshalls Petco Sierra Target TJ Maxx Trader Joe’s Walgreen’s Walmart Wegmans Whole Foods

so when you’ve finished remembering the fallen you can run to Chipotle, Pizza Hut or Starbucks to grab a bite, or a coffee if you are so inclined. But again, just because a location is open doesn’t necessarily mean that everything will be running as normal. Limited hours are to be expected at a lot of these fast food locations.Americans are advised to find their local store on the company website to check for themselves. Restaurants with alternate hours on Memorial Day include: Chick-fil-A Chipotle Denny’s Domino’s Dunkin IHOP Jersey Mike’s Noodles Olive Garden Panera Bread Pizza Hut Ruth’s Chris Steak House Starbucks Taco Bell Waffle House Wendy’s